Hank Green, of the crazy popular Vlogbrothers, put words to an experience with which Iâm quite familiar. He said the nature of media and the proliferation of access in our days brings to our attention so many troubling situations. Think: Ukraine, Covid, inflation, political polarization, and the all too frequent fall of Christian leaders. Hank says we learn about these, but have very little we can do by way of response. He calls the space between knowledge and inability to fix a situation the Sad Gap. I feel it. Donât you?
In his response video, Hankâs brother John suggests one way to survive the Sad Gap is to prioritize. Iâm honored that you prioritize Muslims enough to read this. (And probably so much more.)
Laylatul Qadr, a potentially sad gap inciting event, takes place next Thursday, April 28th. This âNight of Powerâ is in many ways the climax of Ramadan. Read more about it here.
I feel the sad gap because so many Muslims will seek forgiveness this night, but so few have had opportunity to consider the claims of Jesus. The Night of Power also reminds me that we live in a world in which we cannot necessarily see everything that is real. Spiritual stuff, for good and ill, will go down next Thursday.
What can we do?
Fill the Night of Power sad gap:
- Talk to Muslim friends. Ask them what theyâre hoping and praying for this night. Ask them for stories theyâve heard of what happens on the Laylatul Qadr.
- Pray for Muslims all over. Watch this short John Piper clip to remind yourself prayer matters. Ask for dreams, visions of Jesus, and kingdom welcome.
- Download the âNight of Power Prayer Points.â Share it with your friends and church.
By Godâs grace may you and I honestly assess the sad gap, receive Godâs direction and power and move through it.